Hamble II 1 Petersfield 6: PETERSFIELD faced ninth-placed Hamble on a miserable day.

Field started the game with precision and pace, but a substitution error by forwards Edwards and Ramsey saw skipper Grinstead sent to the sinbin as Field were deemed to have too many players on the pitch. This action only seemed to jeer Field on and they were soon rewarded with two quick penalty corner goals from forward Harris and midfielder Martin. Field maintained their dominance towards goal with dangerous attacking displays but none were converted.

Field pressed Hamble high up the pitch which Hamble capitalised on after breaking through down the wing with blistering pace and outnumbering the defence. Despite the goal Field continued to press high, pushing Hamble into their own third of the pitch. This caused frustration, leading to many fouls outside the circle. Edwards took full advantage with an immediate restart which allowed him to break into the circle and strike the ball into the bottom corner to take the lead to 3-1 at half time.

Field came out from the break like a new team, refreshed and rearing to go. With the midfield of Grinstead, Martin, Edney and Alder positioned closer together, Petersfield had the game in their control. Petersfield continued to attack, but Alder and Rye were booked for late challenges and Field had only nine men on the pitch. Hamble did not gain any advantage and soon found themselves a man down after receiving a yellow card for a foul on Edwards. With Field back to full strength, a further three goals were added by Edwards and Martin (2) to make the score 6-1.